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Likewise, you younger members,[a] be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:

“God opposes the proud
    but bestows favor on the humble.”(A)

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.(B) Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.(C)

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  1. 5:5 Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank.

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”[a](C)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.(D) Cast all your anxiety on him(E) because he cares for you.(F)

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  1. 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34